Clarksville Child Support Attorneys
Helping You Get What You Need to Support Your Children
When parents split up, it is important for the well-being of the children that they continue to get financial support from both parents. Family law in Tennessee requires that parents provide child support until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever comes last.
If you need help with a child support matter, turn to Jeff Grimes & Associates for experienced legal guidance. Our Clarksville child support lawyers are dedicated to helping parents throughout Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and work to make sure that child support is calculated fairly and accurately.
To speak with our Clarksville child support lawyers, give us a call at (931) 398-5308 or contact us online today.
How Is Child Support Calculated in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the parent who has primary custody of the child(ren) is entitled to receive child support from the other parent. Child support is calculated based on the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines, which takes into account the number of children, the parents' incomes, the child's age, and other factors.
The parent with primary custody is the parent with whom the child spends the most time. If the child spends equal time with both parents, the parent with the higher income is considered the primary custodial parent.
The amount of child support can be adjusted based on other factors such as the cost of medical insurance, the cost of childcare, and more. The court has discretion to adjust the child support amount up or down to fit the circumstances of the case.
Enforcing a Child Support Order
The Tennessee Child Support Enforcement Act provides a number of ways to enforce a child support order when a parent fails to make the payments as required. Our attorneys can help you take legal action to enforce a child support order, including garnishing the parent's wages.
If the parent is more than 30 days behind on payments, the court may also revoke the delinquent parent's driver's license and professional license, seize their bank accounts, and file a lien against their property.
Modifying a Child Support Order
Child support orders can be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances. Our attorneys can help you petition the court to modify a child support order if you have lost your job, suffered a serious injury, or had another change in circumstances that makes it impossible to continue making the court-ordered payments.
We can also represent you in a child support modification proceeding if you are the parent receiving payments and you need to ask the court to increase the amount of child support because of a change in circumstances.
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If you need help with a child support matter, turn to Jeff Grimes & Associates for experienced legal guidance. We can help you understand your rights and work to make sure that child support is calculated fairly and accurately.
To speak with our Clarksville child support lawyers, give us a call at (931) 398-5308 or contact us online today.
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